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Manteno trustees weigh hiring a dedicated code enforcement position amid lower new-home permits
Summary
Trustees discussed whether permit volumes justify hiring a full-time code enforcement or building-inspector position; staff cited $30,000 contractor benchmark (rising to about $40,000 with benefits), noted only three new-house permits this year but ongoing apartment inspections and other permit work, and the mayor raised legal and perception questions about one employee holding dual roles.
Trustee CJ presented a draft plan for hiring a code enforcement or building inspector and asked staff whether current permit volumes support a separate full-time position. Staff noted a contractor estimate of about $30,000 to perform the work but added that benefits would likely push total cost closer to $40,000 a year.
Staff said new single-family builds have dropped (they reported roughly three new-house permits this year) but that permit activity overall — including pools, decks and apartment inspections — has not fallen as much because of maintenance and multiunit work. One staff member said exterior inspections of roughly 74 apartment buildings had been completed this year, with only three properties still needing follow-up.
The mayor questioned whether it is legal or appropriate for a village employee to hold two roles and observed that the village administrator’s salary is about $132,000, suggesting the issue raises perception and workload questions. Trustees agreed to review permit counts, costs (including vehicles and benefits), and whether the administrative assistant’s duties could be adjusted before deciding.
